Welcome to another edition of Coasters-101. Today we are going to discuss amusement industry safety standards. Amusement parks entertain millions of visitors every year, giving countless numbers of safe rides. You’re much more likely to get hurt on your way...
Continue reading...New theme park for Tennessee?
The Tennessean recently reported that a Las Vegas company is plannning to open a themepark, Festival Tennessee, outside of Nashville in Spring Hill, Tennessee: “SPRING HILL — Las Vegas-based Big International Group of Entertainment Inc. announced plans this afternoon to build...
Continue reading...Cheetah Hunt trains arrive and more
Busch Gardens Tampa has given us an array of Cheetah Hunt updates recently. The park posted a video of the sleek new trains arriving at the park: The park also posted some photos of the trains: I wonder what brand...
Continue reading...Is California’s Great America’s future in jeopardy?
This park can’t win for losing. After losing three coasters in the past decade (Invertigo, Stealth, and Greezed Lightnin’), the park’s future does not bright. Dick Kinzel, the soon-to-be-former Cedar Fair CEO stated in an article that Cedar Fair is...
Continue reading...Street View: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
One of my favorite parts of going to a park is seeing the park’s skyline of towering coasters slowly come into sight. As a child I would peak over the seats in front of me trying to be the first...
Continue reading...The reviews are in: Escape from Krypton
Superman: Escape from Krypton at Six Flags Magic Mountain isn’t scheduled to reopen until March 19, but a select number of lucky individuals have already ridden the recently-modified coaster. Brady MacDonald of the Los Angeles Times got the chance to...
Continue reading...The Roller Coaster Media Library
We recently had the opportunity to interview Simon Baynham of the Roller Coaster Media Library. Thanks to Simon for taking the time to answer our questions. To begin with, for those who don’t know, what is the Roller Coaster Media...
Continue reading...Kings Island plans for the future
I love following parks on Facebook. They always seem to post the most interesting things during the offseason. Kings Island is no exception. The park recently posted the following photos of some important-looking people surrounding some sort of white blueprint...
Continue reading...Reserve a ride from home? Disney thinks so.
In a recent investor conference, Disney’s Tom Staggs (Chairman, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts) recently revealed some interesting long-term plans for improving guest experience at Disney parks. Among many new ideas for improving the overall guest experience at Disney parks...
Continue reading...Shanghai Disneyland Concept Art
I can never pass on conceptual drawings, no matter how vague they may be! Screamscape recently posted a shot of what is believed to be concept art for Shanghai Disneyland which is believed to open in 2015. The resort is...
Continue reading...Buzzsaw Falls Concept Art and Construction
Alabama Adventure recently posted some concept art, as well as some construction photos, of their new shoot-the-chutes ride, Buzzsaw Falls, which is scheduled to open in the spring. The ride looks like it will be beautifully landscaped. Although vertical construction has not yet...
Continue reading...Nickelodeon Land at Blackpool Pleasure Beach making progress
Work is steadily underway for Nickelodeon Land at Pleasure Beach (Blackpool). Scott at Pleasure Beach Experience posted some great photos of the progress being made inside the new area. Avatar Airbender is making great progress – the ride itself looks...
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